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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.72, 9,212.55 and 1,759.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.72, 9,212.55 and 1,759.19 is: 2,638.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.72 : 9,212.55 = 1,759.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.72/9,212.55 = 1,759.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.72x = 9,212.55 × 1,759.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.72x = 16,206,625.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,206,625.83/6,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,638.78

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